Amanda and Adam's Westin Alexandria Wedding!

Happy Friday, everyone!  Today I'm blogging on two very awesome people, Amanda and Adam!  Amanda and Adam were married at the Westin Alexandria in Alexandria, Virginia on one of the hottest days of the summer, so you can imagine how excited I was when the entire celebration was indoors!  Of course, I'm sure they (and their guests) were equally as excited! Amanda and Adam wanted to start their day off with a first look, and since it's been quite a few weddings since I've actually had a first look, I was thrilled with theirs!  I've never done a first look with a couple perfectly back-to-back, and I thought their reactions were just so cute!  You could tell how happy their were to see each other and it definitely created a calm over them before their ceremony.  Also, can I just say that I love Amanda's wreath that she wore? I haven't seen a bride wear a wreath/veil combination before, and I thought she looked amazing with it!

Amanda and Adam's wedding ceremony was simple and beautiful.  They both were all smiles during the entire event which made for some super cute photos.  After their ceremony, we did make the brave decision to go outside for a few photographs in the courtyard in front of the Westin.  Even though it was incredibly hot, we were in the shade and were mayyyybe outside for 10 minutes max.  But I think it was worth it because Amanda and Adam just look so darn great in their photos!

Once we were back inside it was clear the party was on!  Everyone had an incredible time dancing and letting loose.  At the end of the night I decided to take a shot with one of the Westin windows that had a clear, beautiful view of the George Washington Masonic Memorial (a staple view in Alexandria) and I was really pleased with how the photo turned out!

Many thanks to Amanda and Adam, their family and friends for having me along for the ride!  Also, I have to give a huge shout out to Graceful Weddings who kept the day moving along smoothly and who were always willing to step in as my test subjects when I needed them.  Enjoy!

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa

Amanda and Adam's Westin Alexandria Wedding - Sneak Peek!

This past Saturday was a scorcher!  Luckily, Amanda and Adam's wedding was all indoors at the Westin Alexandria in Old Town.  Although we did make it outside for five minutes (and no more...the heat index was 110!), I really loved some of the photos we were able to get inside with the two of them.  The first shot in these sneak peeks is from their first look, and I just adore it.  More to come from these two lovebirds!  Enjoy! Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa

Allison and Tim's Westin Alexandria Wedding - Part Two!

As promised, here is part II from Tim and Allison's wedding! This is what I would deem the par-tay portion of the evening! Tim, Allison and guests danced it up all night long...and boy did they have a good time! Everyone was singing to the music, getting featured in dance circles, and even doing high-kicks! This wedding group knew how to break it down, and honestly it made for some great photos! Many thanks to Allison, Tim and the guests for some great shots, and also thank you to DJ Mike Blaufeld for some amazing song mixing! Enjoy!

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa

Allison and Tim's Westin Alexandria Wedding - Part One!

Last weekend I photographed Tim and Allison's wedding, and boy did I have a great time! I met Allison through a bridal showcase and I was very excited when she chose me to photograph her big day! She and Tim are from Boston, MA, and they actually had 120+ friends and family fly in from out of town to attend their wedding. It was quite an event! Most of the day was spent at the Westin Hotel in Alexandria, VA, but we did see Tim and Allison tie the knot at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Arlington, VA! Below are some of the photos from the day that I hope you enjoy. Stay tuned for Part II of the wedding where I'll showcase the dance moves of Tim, Allison and their friends and family!

Thanks for looking!

Love,

Lisa